NEW DELHI: At the plenary session where Congress took a generational leap, it also rediscovered its long-forgotten prime minister, PV Narasimha Rao . The first instance came in the political resolution on Saturday when Rao was credited for the economic reforms that began in 1991. “The tragic assassination of Rajiv Gandhi was a big blow to the Congress and PV Narasimha Rao was entrusted with the responsibility. The economic reforms of 1991was truly historic and transformed Indian economy,” the political resolution said. Asenior leader, involved in the drafting of political resolution told ET, “the Congress is being attacked by BJP government for being dependent on one dynasty.

Source: Economic Times March 20, 2018 01:18 UTC